Macbook Air 2017 - What cables do I need to connect to an external monitor with HDMI, DisplayPort, and VGI options?

Hi there MFriedma,

We understand you have a question about connecting an external monitor to your MacBook Air, and we'd like to share some resources that can help.

Get started here: MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) - Technical Specifications

Specifically, the details below may help:

"Video Support

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz on an external display, both at millions of colors

• Thunderbolt digital video output
• Native Mini DisplayPort output
• VGA, HDMI, DVI, and dual-link DVI output using adapters (sold separately)"

You can learn more about Thunderbolt adapters here: About Apple Thunderbolt cables and adapters

Finally, take a look at this page for how to connect an external monitor: Use external monitors with your Mac

We hope this helps.